The Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, must search for a new home with their mother as they inherit most of their father's money from their half-brother. A kind cousin gives them the lease on a cottage. Disciplined and restrained Elinor forms an attachment to quiet Edward Ferrars, while impetuous Marianne falls for dashing John Willoughby. Despite their lack of fortune and strict social structure in 18th-century England, both sisters face challenges with marriage prospects.
Aired: Feb 1, 1981Jane Austen's classic tale of two very different sisters. Tracey Childs plays...
